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Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August) and is expected to complete by early March 2026 (previously end of January).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Change History
Updated December 15, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August) and is expected to complete by end of January 2026.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August) and is expected to complete by early March 2026 (previously end of January).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated October 6, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated December 15, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August) and is expected to complete by end of January 2026.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated October 6, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 481138.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated August 14, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start mid-August 2025 (Previously iOS-only in early August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early September 2025 (Previously iOS-only in mid-August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated July 1, 2025: We have updated to all platforms starting early August
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start early August 2025 (Previously iOS-only in early July).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
Updated August 14, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing voice chats in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This update enables users to interact with Copilot using voice, offering a more natural, hands-free experience. Voice chat in M365 Copilot allows users to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, and quickly search—while being able to interrupt or redirect the conversation at any time. This feature will support productivity and accessibility across platforms.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will start mid-August 2025 (Previously iOS-only in early August).
[How this will affect your organization:]
Users will see a voice chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the input box when using M365 Copilot. Selecting this icon will start voice conversation with Copilot, enabling a more natural and flexible way to interact with AI. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration.
iOS/Android:
Web/Windows/Mac:
[What you can do to prepare:]
This feature will be on by default. No action is required by an admin. It is recommended that you notify your users about this new capability and update internal documentation.
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